Vets for Pets Merry Hill

23/08/2026

20/05/2026

🩺🐾May is veterinary nurse awareness month🐾🩺

This month we celebrate the veterinary nurses who truly are a large part of all veterinary practices!

Veterinary Nurses are highly skilled individuals who do much more than most people realise, just some of their daily duties include:

🐾Carrying out nursing consultations and clinics to provide care and support to owners and their pets.

🐾Take and run blood samples from patients

🐾Prepare and take Radiographs

🐾Prepare animals for surgical procedures

🐾Monitor anaesthetics

🐾Perform minor surgical procedures and dental care

🐾Triage emergencies

Plus much more!

Thank you to all the veterinary nurses who help keep our pets healthy💕

11/05/2026

Did you know Vets for Pets West Bromwich has two sister practices nearby?

Alongside our West Bromwich practice, you can also visit:

📍 Vets for Pets Oldbury
Inside Pets at Home, Oldbury Green Retail Park

📍 Vets for Pets Merry Hill
Inside Pets at Home, Merry Hill Retail Park

A lot of our team works across all three practices, so you may spot some familiar faces when you visit. Each branch also has its own senior team:
🐾 At Oldbury, you’ll find our head vet Bogdan, who has a particular interest in exotics, alongside head nurse Jodie
🐾 At Merry Hill, the team is led by head vet Kalina, alongside head nurse Beth

During the COVID pandemic, our Oldbury and Merry Hill practices temporarily scaled back some of their services. We’re pleased to say both sites are now running at full, normal capacity again, including performing surgeries and procedures.

Prices are the same across all three practices, and your pet's history is also accessible across all three practices, giving you the flexibility to visit whichever branch suits you best. You’re also welcome to move between the three practices depending on appointment availability, location, or your own preference.

✅ West Bromwich - open 7 days a week for routine appointments / open 24 hours for emergencies
✅ Oldbury - open 7 days a week
✅ Merry Hill - open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday

06/05/2026

🎉We are now contactable via WhatsApp🎉

📲We understand that our main phone lines are busy, which is why we are excited to announce that we are now contactable via WhatsApp on our Digital Practice system!
Please don’t hesitate to message us on 07402416201. 💬

Please note, phone calls will not be accepted on this number only messages, and although we will endeavour to reply as quickly as possible, this phone number is not continuously monitored so for emergencies please still contact us on 01384 480 698.

31/03/2026

🐾🐣Our Easter opening hours for over the bank holiday are as follows:

Friday 3rd April: 9am-5pm
Saturday 4th April: 9am-5pm
Sunday 5th April: CLOSED
Monday 6th April: 9am-5pm

We hope everyone has a lovely Bank Holiday weekend and hope that no one needs our services but in an emergency our out of hours provider Vets for Pets West Bromwich will be open over the entire weekend!🐣🐾

27/03/2026

🐾This Lovely sister duo came in to see us on Wednesday for their puppy packages!

Minnie and Rosie were very brave having their first vaccine, microchip and flea and worm treatment and also enjoyed lots of cuddles from the staff! 💖

Our puppy package is just £75 and includes:
🐾A full vet health check
🐾Vaccination course
🐾Microchip
🐾One month flea and worming treatment
🐾One month free insurance through PetPlan

The package is the perfect way to make sure the new addition to your family has got the best possible start in life🐾

26/03/2026

🩺🐾A few weeks ago the lovely Pearl came to visit us as the owners had noticed a lump apear in her groin. Our vet Monish was able to diagnose pearl with an inguinal hernia.

An inguinal hernia occurs where there is a weakening in the muscle and abdominal contents such as fat, the intestines or even the bladder can protrude through the weak area. This can be dangerous as the contents of the hernia can become trapped which can cause numerous complications for the patient.

Pearl came back to visit us to have the hernia repaired by our veterinary surgeon Kalina.

Today we saw pearl for her 10 day post operative check and we are pleased to say she is doing very well! Her wounds look great and she is back to her happy self! 🐾🩺

11/03/2026

🎉It’s Our Birthday🎉

Vets 4 Pets Merry hill is turning 12 years old soon and in order to celebrate we are offering some discounted services on the 20th March 2026.🎂🎁

We will be offering walk in nail clips and a**l gland expressions for half price at £10 each!

We will also be offering discounted packages as seen below!
These packages are by appointment only and will be on a first come first serve basis so to avoid disappointment call us on 01384480698 to book your appointment now☎️

We cant wait to celebrate with your pets and hope to see as many as you as possible🎉🐾

(Please note these discounts are only available on the 20th March 2026)

04/03/2026

Unfortunately we are having some issues with our phone lines, if you need to contact us and are unable to get through, please email us on 📧[email protected] or for emergencies please contact our West Bromwich clinic on 01215673250☎️

27/02/2026

‼️🌸🌼Spring Time Dangers🌼🌸‼️

As much as we are all excited for spring, it does bring with it some hazards to our pets.
What to look out for:

🌷Toxic plants: Plants including Daffodils, Lillies, Tulips and more are toxic to our pets!🌷

🫧Cleaning products and garden chemicals: New cleaning and chemical products can pose a risk to our furry friends. When purchasing always check what is pet safe!🫧

💊Seasonal allergies: Itchy skin, sore ears and red paws are just some signs of seasonal allergies in pets, you should see a vet if your pet shows any of these signs.💊

🐝Bee and wasp stings: These little stings can be very dangerous for our pets often causing anaphylaxis. This can be an emergency so definitely consult with your vets urgently!🐝

🦟Parasites: The nice weather increases the likelihood of our pets getting fleas and ticks along with other parasites. Ensuring that our pets are up to date with a good quality parasite treatment is very important!🦟

🍫Easter treats: Chocolate, and raisins/currents (found in hot cross buns) are toxic to pets! If enjoying these treats keep them out of reach of curious paws! 🍫

If you have concerns this spring, please dont hesitate to contact us on 01384 480 698☎️

25/02/2024

When Kelly from our Colton store's Pets Grooming salon discovered a lump on the tail of nine-year-old Rufus she suspected something wasn't right, so alerted his owners Les and Andrea so they could get it checked out. They brought him to Vets for Pets Leeds Colton where it was confirmed he had a cancerous tumour which needed surgery.

Les, who adopted Rufus from Dogs Trust in Leeds as a puppy, said: “Rufus is such a big part of our life; we’re absolutely besotted with him. We probably wouldn’t have noticed the lump if not at the groomers as the tail isn’t somewhere you would usually stroke and feel. Kelly loves Rufus and really looks after him, so we want to say a big thanks for spotting it. Who'd have known what would have happened if she hadn’t noticed.”

Rufus had to have his tail removed, but is now making a good recovery. He's been visiting Kelly for a groom every six weeks for the last three years. She said: “You get to know everything about a dog as you groom them. I’ve discovered similar things before on other dogs so I mentioned it to the owners so they could get it checked out. Dogs are my life and you do worry; I’m so pleased they caught it. Now he’s got a fully docked tail like a little bunny rabbit. It’s lovely and suits him – when he gets washed he wiggles his bum.”

21/02/2024

Arthur's owner Louise says he "looked like a brand-new tortoise" after having his beak filed at Sutton in Ashfield Vets4Pets.

Louise adopted the four-year-old Horsefield Tortoise from a family member in October. Although she has had other pets, Arthur is her first tortoise, so she has been doing some research on how to best care for him.

Louise said: "I noticed Arthur's beak was unusually long, so I brought him in to Vets for Pets; I bring all my pets there. When he came out, I thought 'you beautiful boy, look at you – you look so handsome!"

Vet Steph, who looked after Arthur, says that tortoise beaks continuously grow and normally grind down themselves while they're eating. She said: "Arthur needed a little help as his jaw isn't perfectly aligned; his lower jaw is further out than his top jaw, so I filed it around half a centimetre. He was really good; a real cutie."

18/02/2024

Owner Claire says she couldn't be more grateful to Vets4Pets Hamilton after their quick diagnosis saved the sight of six-year-old Alba.

Claire knew there was something terribly wrong with her miniature dachshund cross when she called her in from the back garden last summer and Alba ran headfirst into a closed patio door. She rushed her to the vets, where investigations led the team to diagnose her with uveitis – an eye condition which causes inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Claire said: "It all happened so suddenly; Alba must have heard my voice and guessed where to go. It was quite scary seeing how bad she was. We couldn't be more grateful for the team in Hamilton spotting the uveitis as quickly as they did, otherwise Alba would have gone blind within a matter of days. Their knowledge saved Alba's sight. I still can't believe it happened. It's taken months of treatments, but it's such a relief to have our girl back to being her funny, bossy self."

Vet Neil, one of the team who treated Alba, said: "Alba's pupil was really narrow and wouldn't respond to light properly, which can be a sign of uveitis. Once we had ruled out other conditions, we were able to get her to an eye specialist for ongoing treatment. She's now doing really well."

16/02/2024

Ducky's owner Antonia was in a state of panic when she saw a fox had dug its way into the field where she keeps him – killing two of her other ducks and chickens.

Antonia was about to move her brood into their pen for the evening when she saw what had happened and noticed that Ducky had severe bite wounds under his wing. She rushed him to Vets4Pets Vets Milton Keynes for emergency surgery – and after having his wound stitched up the one-year-old duck is now making a good recovery.

Antonia said: "I was so worried. You don’t often hear of ducks recovering from fox attacks, but there is something about Ducky and the way he was so brave. I'm sure he was protecting a lady duck, as he's a bit of a romantic. It's the first time we've gone to Vets for Pets, and the team were amazing; they've done an incredible job."

Vet Becca, who treated Ducky, said: "He's a really lucky duck, as it was quite a big wound. When he first came in, he was understandably subdued and quiet but when he came back for his stitches to be taken out, he wanted to explore and tuck his head into everyone’s shoulders."

07/02/2024

Well done to the team at Vets4Pets Guildford who've been awarded a silver level certificate for being a rabbit-friendly clinic.

After head veterinary nurse Ella noticed that more customers were bringing in rabbits the practice took a series of steps to give them as stress-free an experience as possible. Ella, who also fosters rescue dogs in her spare time, said: "There was a long list of things that we needed to prove that we did from making sure the rabbits are kept separate from other animals and not booked in at the same time as barking dogs, to providing heated kennels for those who need to stay in, and using special equipment made especially for rabbits."

Practice manager Kevin said: "All of our vets have plenty of experience with rabbits we have some real rabbit geeks here, so it was a big thing to us. There are so many good people in this world and I'm so proud to be around them."

28/01/2024

Beautiful Bear was born deaf, so he's learned to follow his owner Lisa's visual commands.

Lisa, who shops at our Tamworth store – "it's my second home!" – got two-year-old Bear as a kitten and suspected he was deaf when he didn't respond to her voice. She had it confirmed by her vet soon after. She said: "He was very scatty, and scared of people he didn’t recognise. He wasn’t bothered by loud noises like my other cat Emily and when I came home from work he wouldn’t hear the door open.

"He's doing really well though. I try to do some sign language with him – I point at him and do a solid hand sign at him to stop. He picks up on vibrations and scents too. He meows, making a really loud chirping sound which I’ve never heard a cat do before, and he’s always rubbing his head against my legs and following me everywhere. I was advised not to let him out because he wouldn’t hear cars or other dangers, so he comes outside with me every morning to have a sniff around the garden and always comes straight back in." Bear and Lisa's other cat Emily are on Instagram as

27/01/2024

Ten-year-old Dutch rabbit Alfie has been visiting vet Kate at Vets4pets Wolverhampton for dental treatment for the last eight years – and she says he's such a loveable character that he's become "part of the family".

He's one of the oldest rabbits treated by Kate and the team, and she says his longevity is down to the care and love he gets from his owner Tracy and her family. Kate said: "Alfie is famous in this practice – everyone knows him. We and his family are dedicated to making sure her little old man is happy. The beautiful thing about being a vet or vet nurse is you build these relationships with the owners and their pets – they become your surrogate pets."

Tracy's been keeping rabbits all her life, and says that having space and routine is key. She said: "Alfie is an old man now and has a routine. He goes into a hutch at night and is let out in the morning. He's out all day and has his favourite spots in the house. We clean him out every day and give him a lot of attention. When he was younger he would follow us around; if I was clearing a cupboard out he would be in the cupboard to help. Now he's old and wants to be warm and watch instead. I can't thank Kate and the practice enough. Kate's been fantastic with him."

26/01/2024

Eight-year-old Winnie the Schnauzer cross is running around like a puppy again thanks to laser treatment and physiotherapy after two successful knee operations at Vets for Pets Basildon.

Worried owner Tracy brought Winnie in to the practice after she collapsed on a walk last year – and the team discovered the cruciate ligament in a knee had ruptured. She’s since had ops on two knees and is on a recovery plan led by vet physiotherapist Izzy.

Tracy said: "Winnie has had a tough year with 15 teeth removed, two cruciate ligament operations and two bouts of pancreatitis but thankfully she's hardy. She’s treated fabulously at the Basildon practice. Izzy is great with her – she totally relaxes in her hands and does little snores with her eyes open. Winnie has a new lease of life again and is running around like a puppy."

Izzy said: "When pets have surgery or injure themselves they move differently which causes them to be sore in other places. Winnie has laser therapy then a massage to help the healing process. Laser treatment is a specialist service that not enough people know about – it can help in so many ways after an operation.”

19/01/2024

The team at Vets4Pets Cramlington say greyhound Frank was "an absolute gentleman" when he came in for some dental work.

Seven-year-old Frank was brought in by owner Harriet to get rid of some plaque which had built up and to treat a gum inflammation. Veterinary nurse Vicki said: "Frank was a very good boy and left with clean, fresh and sparkly teeth. It's so very important to get your dog's teeth checked and we advise pets to have an annual dental check. Eighty per cent of dogs over the age of three have dental disease. Prevention is much better than cure and regular checks and routine cleaning keep your pet's mouth healthier for longer and can help to prevent extensive extractions later in life. We are always happy to offer advice on maintenance and dental care at home such as teeth brushing or dental supplements."

18/01/2024

Veterinary nurse Mel from Vets4Pets Bristol Longwell Green loves cats so much she's helped the practice make a number of improvements to give cats as stress-free an experience as possible when they're brought in.

Mel, who has an Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour for Veterinary Professionals, helped introduce facilities like a separate feline waiting area and cattery and the use of quiet clippers – and the practice now has a silver level certificate for being a cat-friendly clinic. She said: "I love dogs but I'm really a cat person. Cats can be misunderstood which can lead to them having quite a stressful life, so if we can make things easier for them and help people understand what cats need then everyone will be happier.

"As animal lovers there's always more to learn and understand about what makes them happy. Enrichment at the home is important for a happy cat – and as cats are naturally solitary animals if you live in a multi-cat household it's important to understand what they need. The rule is to have a resource per cat, plus one spare. So if you have two cats you should have three feeding stations, three litter trays and three scratch posts spread around the house so they have the opportunity to move around to wherever they want to go. Scratching is as natural a thing for cats to do as going out hunting is, so if they're unable to go out it's about providing the chance for them to behave as naturally as possible."